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Limited Company Buy-to-Let Mortgages in 2026: What Companies House Charges Show Letting Agents
Small landlord companies took 57% of property charges at Companies House in early 2026. Which buy-to-let mortgage lenders grew, what it means for agents.
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Letting Agent Growth: How to Win Landlords From Competing Agents
How to win landlords from other agents in 2026: why landlords switch, how to spot homes let elsewhere, when to write, and the rules on approaching them.
Landlord Database UK: How Letting Agents Find and Contact Portfolio Landlords
There is no public UK landlord database to market to. Where landlord data comes from, how to find portfolio landlords and contact them lawfully.
Selective Licensing in 2026: Which Councils Require a Landlord Licence?
Selective licensing explained for letting agents: how it differs from HMO licensing, the 2024 approval change, council fees and penalties up to £40,000.
Landlord Register (PRS Database): Registration Dates by Region and What Agents Should Do
England's landlord register opens in the West Midlands on 15 December 2026. See every region's deadline, the £65 fee and what letting agents should do now.
Landlords Selling Up: How Agents Spot Them Before They List
Landlords selling up leave signals months before a listing. The evidence on landlord exits, the five signs to watch and a letter script for agents.
MEES Regulations: What EPC C by 2030 Means for Landlords and Letting Agents
MEES regulations explained: rented homes in England and Wales must reach EPC C by 1 October 2030, with a £10,000 cost cap and fines up to £30,000.